Columbia Neurosurgeons Remember Dr. Joao ‘John’ Antunes

Columbia Neurosurgeons Remember Dr. Joao ‘John’ Antunes

We are saddened to learn of the passing of our longtime friend and colleague, neurosurgeon Dr. Joao “John” Antunes. Dr. Antunes was originally from Portugal. He came to the United States to complete his residency in neurosurgery, then joined the Columbia...
Docs Attend 2014 CNS Conference in Boston

Docs Attend 2014 CNS Conference in Boston

Congress of Neurological Surgeons 2014 October means that Fall is in the air… and that the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) has once again held its annual meeting. The CNS calls itself the global leader in neurosurgical education, and for good reason. Its...
Columbia Neurosurgery Docs Once Again on Top in NY Magazine

Columbia Neurosurgery Docs Once Again on Top in NY Magazine

We anticipate it every June, and finally the 2014 New York Magazine ‘Best Doctors’ issue is out. We are thrilled to say that Columbia Neurosurgery has a great showing once again this year. The Department of Neurosurgery at Columbia University Medical...
Docs Go to Spain for 2013 ‘Society of University Neurosurgeons’ Conference

Docs Go to Spain for 2013 ‘Society of University Neurosurgeons’ Conference

“It’s great to see how neurosurgery is performed in other countries and to maintain relationships with doctors from all over the world,” says Columbia Neurosurgery Department Chair Dr. Robert Solomon of a recent trip he and his cohorts took to...
Columbia Neurosurgeons Named ‘NY Super Doctors’

Columbia Neurosurgeons Named ‘NY Super Doctors’

In a recent New York Times magazine, the 2013 “New York Super Doctors” were announced  based on research conducted by Key Professional Media, Inc.. The following surgeons from Columbia University Medical Center’s Department of Neurosurgery made the...
US News & World Report Gives Columbia ‘Best Hospital’ & ‘Best Neurosurgeon’ Rankings

US News & World Report Gives Columbia ‘Best Hospital’ & ‘Best Neurosurgeon’ Rankings

Every year US News and World Report comes out with a list of the Best Hospitals in the country and once again New York-Presbyterian University Hospital of Columbia and Cornell has not only made the list, but the Honor Roll as well. The Honor Roll makes up only 0.4% of...